12 US troops wounded in Iran strike on base in Saudi Arabia --report
Twelve U.S. troops, two seriously, were wounded in an Iranian military strike on Prince Sultan Air Base in Saudi Arabia, according to a U.S. official. This incident further escalates tensions in the region amidst the ongoing conflict.
On March 27, 2026, Iran launched a missile and drone attack on Prince Sultan Air Base in Saudi Arabia, wounding between 10 to 12 U.S. troops with at least two suffering serious injuries. The attack involved ballistic missiles and unmanned drones, with open-source imagery confirming damage to multiple refueling aircraft and possibly an E-3 Sentry AWACS plane at the strategic U.S. military installation. This marked the second Iranian strike on the base since the U.S.-Iran conflict began on February 28, 2026, following a previous attack that damaged five refueling aircraft and killed U.S. Army Sgt. Benjamin N. Pennington.
The incident occurred amid escalating regional tensions and ongoing conflict between the U.S. and Iran. Prince Sultan Air Base serves as a critical U.S. military hub in the region, hosting over 300 personnel and aircraft supporting operations against Iran. The attack reportedly involved at least one ballistic missile that struck the base, potentially injuring troops inside a building, along with multiple drones targeting the facility.
U.S. Central Command and the Pentagon have not publicly commented on the specific attack despite media requests for official statements. The broader conflict has resulted in significant casualties, with over 300 U.S. service members wounded (though most have returned to duty) and 13 killed since hostilities began, while Iran reports approximately 1,900 deaths in the ongoing fighting.
No coverage was found in specified Philippine news sources (GMA, ABS-CBN, Inquirer, Philstar), with all available information coming from U.S., international, and Middle Eastern outlets. Reports indicate the situation remains developing, with preliminary details still emerging about the exact circumstances of the attack and the condition of injured personnel. The incident represents a significant escalation in the regional conflict and highlights the vulnerability of U.S. forces stationed in strategic Middle Eastern locations.
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